Your Dog Seems Obsessed With Certain People—The Surprising Reason Has Nothing To Do With What You Think

Why Dogs Sniff Some People More Than Others

Dogs don’t sniff people to judge them—they’re gathering information. With up to 300 million scent receptors, they can detect emotions, other animals, recent activities, and unique body scents. Visitors with unfamiliar or stronger smells often attract more attention. Experts say this is completely normal and helps dogs feel comfortable with new people.